As an interactive technological discussion of Kraus's Monster Variation, this sophomore English class at Fairfield High School have developed this Wiki. All students may contribute to this electronic discussion throughout the study of this novel. Through not only this electronic discussion, but also through whole class and small group discussion as well as note taking, the students will prepare for Kraus's visit.
TASK:
1. With each entry, the student is to include the bold faced, italicized, underlined label in the subject line.
2. After the commentary in the message box, the student must include her / his user name.
In your commentary, please remember these guidelines.
1. Your reponse MUST be more than an "I agree" or "I disagree" or "That's right."
2. Every reponse must have an explanation or a justification; you should have reasonable supportive evidence.
3. Respond to the question focused by the bold faced, italicized, underlined subject.
4. Read other's posting and add substantial and valuable commentary by furthering the ideas.
GOLDEN RULES: Treat others kindly. No vulgarities. Be respectful
TITLES:
What does this novel’s title mean to you?
What were the connections between the chapter titles and the chapters themselves? (Offer a general explanation then offer further specific development on one chapter.)
In your commentary, please remember these guidelines.
1. Your reponse MUST be more than an "I agree" or "I disagree" or "That's right."
2. Every reponse must have an explanation or a justification; you should have reasonable supportive evidence.
3. Respond to the question focused by the bold faced, italicized, underlined subject.
4. Read other's posting and add substantial and valuable commentary by furthering the ideas.
GOLDEN RULES: Treat others kindly. No vulgarities. Be respectful
PLOT:
Which plot twist or story event was important or interesting? (Offer a general response then offer further specific development on the event and its effect.)
In your commentary, please remember these guidelines.
1. Your reponse MUST be more than an "I agree" or "I disagree" or "That's right."
2. Every reponse must have an explanation or a justification; you should have reasonable supportive evidence.
3. Respond to the question focused by the bold faced, italicized, underlined subject.
4. Read other's posting and add substantial and valuable commentary by furthering the ideas.
GOLDEN RULES: Treat others kindly. No vulgarities. Be respectful
CHARACTERS:
Which major character was the most developed or the most important? (Offer a general explanation then offer further specific development on one character.)
Which minor character was the most developed or the most important? (Offer a general explanation then offer further specific development on one character.)
In your commentary, please remember these guidelines.
1. Your reponse MUST be more than an "I agree" or "I disagree" or "That's right."
2. Every reponse must have an explanation or a justification; you should have reasonable supportive evidence.
3. Respond to the question focused by the bold faced, italicized, underlined subject.
4. Read other's posting and add substantial and valuable commentary by furthering the ideas.
GOLDEN RULES: Treat others kindly. No vulgarities. Be respectful
SYMBOLISM:
What symbolism did you discern or discover? (Offer a general explanation then offer further specific development on one symbol.)
In your commentary, please remember these guidelines.
1. Your reponse MUST be more than an "I agree" or "I disagree" or "That's right."
2. Every reponse must have an explanation or a justification; you should have reasonable supportive evidence.
3. Respond to the question focused by the bold faced, italicized, underlined subject.
4. Read other's posting and add substantial and valuable commentary by furthering the ideas.
GOLDEN RULES: Treat others kindly. No vulgarities. Be respectful
THEME:
What is the theme of this novel? What events or characters made you come to this conclusion?
In your commentary, please remember these guidelines.
1. Your reponse MUST be more than an "I agree" or "I disagree" or "That's right."
2. Every reponse must have an explanation or a justification; you should have reasonable supportive evidence.
3. Respond to the question focused by the bold faced, italicized, underlined subject.
4. Read other's posting and add substantial and valuable commentary by furthering the ideas.
GOLDEN RULES: Treat others kindly. No vulgarities. Be respectful.
AUTHOR FOCUS:
After you have browsed through the two web sites, what questions do you have for Daniel about himself or his novel?
Please meet -- Dan Kraus, author of Monster Variations
www.danielkraus.com
www.workseries.com
Book cover:
As an interactive technological discussion of Kraus's Monster Variation, this sophomore English class at Fairfield High School have developed this Wiki. All students may contribute to this electronic discussion throughout the study of this novel. Through not only this electronic discussion, but also through whole class and small group discussion as well as note taking, the students will prepare for Kraus's visit.
TASK:
1. With each entry, the student is to include the bold faced, italicized, underlined label in the subject line.
2. After the commentary in the message box, the student must include her / his user name.
TITLES
PLOT
CHARACTERS
SYMBOLISM
THEME
AUTHOR FOCUS
In your commentary, please remember these guidelines.
1. Your reponse MUST be more than an "I agree" or "I disagree" or "That's right."
2. Every reponse must have an explanation or a justification; you should have reasonable supportive evidence.
3. Respond to the question focused by the bold faced, italicized, underlined subject.
4. Read other's posting and add substantial and valuable commentary by furthering the ideas.
GOLDEN RULES: Treat others kindly. No vulgarities. Be respectful
TITLES:
In your commentary, please remember these guidelines.
1. Your reponse MUST be more than an "I agree" or "I disagree" or "That's right."
2. Every reponse must have an explanation or a justification; you should have reasonable supportive evidence.
3. Respond to the question focused by the bold faced, italicized, underlined subject.
4. Read other's posting and add substantial and valuable commentary by furthering the ideas.
GOLDEN RULES: Treat others kindly. No vulgarities. Be respectful
PLOT:
In your commentary, please remember these guidelines.
1. Your reponse MUST be more than an "I agree" or "I disagree" or "That's right."
2. Every reponse must have an explanation or a justification; you should have reasonable supportive evidence.
3. Respond to the question focused by the bold faced, italicized, underlined subject.
4. Read other's posting and add substantial and valuable commentary by furthering the ideas.
GOLDEN RULES: Treat others kindly. No vulgarities. Be respectful
CHARACTERS:
In your commentary, please remember these guidelines.
1. Your reponse MUST be more than an "I agree" or "I disagree" or "That's right."
2. Every reponse must have an explanation or a justification; you should have reasonable supportive evidence.
3. Respond to the question focused by the bold faced, italicized, underlined subject.
4. Read other's posting and add substantial and valuable commentary by furthering the ideas.
GOLDEN RULES: Treat others kindly. No vulgarities. Be respectful
SYMBOLISM:
In your commentary, please remember these guidelines.
1. Your reponse MUST be more than an "I agree" or "I disagree" or "That's right."
2. Every reponse must have an explanation or a justification; you should have reasonable supportive evidence.
3. Respond to the question focused by the bold faced, italicized, underlined subject.
4. Read other's posting and add substantial and valuable commentary by furthering the ideas.
GOLDEN RULES: Treat others kindly. No vulgarities. Be respectful
THEME:
In your commentary, please remember these guidelines.
1. Your reponse MUST be more than an "I agree" or "I disagree" or "That's right."
2. Every reponse must have an explanation or a justification; you should have reasonable supportive evidence.
3. Respond to the question focused by the bold faced, italicized, underlined subject.
4. Read other's posting and add substantial and valuable commentary by furthering the ideas.
GOLDEN RULES: Treat others kindly. No vulgarities. Be respectful.
AUTHOR FOCUS: